1831 Sandy Cove Drive, Morganton, NC

About the home

Custom lakefront home on Lake James. Located in the highly sought-after SouthPointe neighborhood in Morganton, NC. This builder's own custom home was thoughtfully designed and built to maximize water views, lake access, and entertaining space. This property offers one of the rarest features on the lake, a gently sloping walkable approach to the shoreline and dock, on the main channel. Amazing outdoor entertaining features include not just one 16'x36' covered cedar porch overlooking the lake from above, but also another 16'x36' bluestone patio with a large wood-burning fireplace, plus an outdoor shower with a private changing area. The main level features two bedrooms with en-suites, two home offices for work or study spaces, both of which have closets and could be used as bedrooms. The living room features a beautiful wood-burning stone fireplace to relax by. Both levels have full kitchens, two bedrooms, and dining areas inside or out. Take a walk down to the private over-the-water gazebo and dock, which were replaced in 2025; the dock has two slips, one of which has a boat lift. on a .59-acre lot with approximately 275 ft of waterfront. Extra-large area for parking outside, plus home has 2 separate garages with a total of 5 spaces for parking inside. With its variety of outdoor living spaces, this home provides numerous opportunities to enjoy lake life. Designed for comfort and connection, it's a home that's ideal for large or private gatherings and year-round enjoyment. Owner is handling all questions and negotiations directly. Selling agent will forward sellers info per request. Owner will consider renting with option to purchase, Brokers welcome.

Price in context

• Asking $607 per square foot.
• That is 30% above the $465 median across 13 active $1.5M+ homes in Morganton.
• 4th highest asking price of 13 active $1.5M+ homes in Morganton.
• 3rd largest by living area of the 10 with a recorded size.
• Reduced $151,000 (5.6%) from the original $2,680,000 asking price.
• 333 days on the market, listed 2025-09-19.
• County tax assessment $1,437,435; the asking price is 1.76× the assessed value.
• HOA dues $1,300 (annually).

Location

Neighborhood: Southpointe, Burke County, ZIP 28655.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Oak Hill
• Middle: Table Rock
• High: Freedom

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Style

Other

Levels

Split Level

Construction

Cedar Shake, Stone Veneer, Vinyl

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

3 full, 1 half

Basement

Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Cable Prewire, Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Whirlpool

Flooring

Carpet, Tile

Kitchen & appliances

Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Heat Pump

Garage

5 spaces

Parking

Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop, Keypad Entry

Exterior

Dock - Floating, Outdoor Shower

Waterfront

Boat Lift, Covered structure, Dock

View

Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Winter, Year Round

Lot

Private, Sloped, Waterfront

Community

Clubhouse, Outdoor Pool, Street Lights, Walking Trails

County

Burke

Comparable homes on the market

• 1441 Southpointe Drive #249, Morganton — $1,399,999, 4 bd, 3,201 sq ft, also in Southpointe
• 5162 Beech Bluff Drive, Morganton — $2,699,999, 5 bd, 4,009 sq ft, also in Southpointe
• 5140 Beech Bluff Drive, Morganton — $3,250,000, 6 bd, 6,085 sq ft, also in Southpointe
• 5069 Lighthouse Court, Morganton — $2,799,000, 4 bd, 4,150 sq ft, 0.8 mi away
• 2231 N Point Drive, Nebo — $1,599,999, 3 bd, 2,410 sq ft, 1.9 mi away
• 2250 Mallard Cove Drive, Nebo — $1,610,000, 3 bd, 2,632 sq ft, 2.1 mi away

See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.